Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Albany travel guide

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You're Going to Love Albany

With a population of 50.158, Albany is a must-see destination in Oregon, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Albany has to offer.

When to visit Albany

Albany in March
Estimated hotel price
$105
1 night at 3-star hotel
Albany in March
Estimated hotel price
$105
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Albany in July, when the average temperature is 66.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 80.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 33.8 °F, with an average temperature of 39.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 6.8″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Albany, with an average rainfall of 0.4″.

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How to Get to Albany

Plane

Although Albany doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Eugene (EUG), which is located 58 km from Albany. Portland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Albany departs from Seattle and takes around 1h 09m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Albany. The train journey from Albany to Portland takes 2h 40m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Seattle, expect to pay about $68 for a 6h 38m trip. The train station in Albany is called Albany, and is located 0.7 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Albany is to pick up a car rental from Portland, which is about 104 km from Albany. You’ll find branches of Payless and Dollar, among others, in Portland.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Albany, including Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Portland, the bus ride to Albany takes 306 km and will cost you around $18. From Los Angeles, the ticket costs about $368 for a journey of 1786 km.

Plane

Although Albany doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Eugene (EUG), which is located 58 km from Albany. Portland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Albany departs from Seattle and takes around 1h 09m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Albany. The train journey from Albany to Portland takes 2h 40m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Seattle, expect to pay about $68 for a 6h 38m trip. The train station in Albany is called Albany, and is located 0.7 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Albany is to pick up a car rental from Portland, which is about 104 km from Albany. You’ll find branches of Payless and Dollar, among others, in Portland.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Albany, including Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Portland, the bus ride to Albany takes 306 km and will cost you around $18. From Los Angeles, the ticket costs about $368 for a journey of 1786 km.

Airports near Albany

PDXPortland
EUGEugene
RDMBend/Redmond

Airlines serving Albany

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,574 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,094 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,812 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,094 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,679 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,051 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,438 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,505 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,522 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,336 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,448 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (282 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,895 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,088 reviews)
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Where to stay in Albany

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Albany By IHG and Best Western Plus Prairie Inn.

Where to stay in popular areas of Albany

Most booked hotels in Albany

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Phoenix Inn Suites Albany
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 689 reviews)
$101+
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Comfort Suites Linn County Fairground and Expo
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 543 reviews)
$112+
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Best Western Plus Prairie Inn
2 stars
Good (7.9, 440 reviews)
$85+
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Quality Inn and Suites Albany Corvallis
2 stars
Good (7.2, 761 reviews)
$75+
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Studio 6 Suites Albany. Or
2 stars
Good (6.7, 626 reviews)
$46+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Albany
2 stars
Good (6.5, 761 reviews)
$70+
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Renting a car in Albany

Renting a car in Albany costs $23 per day, on average, or $68 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 116% cheaper than airport locations in Albany.

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Albany (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.30. Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Albany, while also 59% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Albany costs $23 per day, on average, or $68 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 116% cheaper than airport locations in Albany.

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Albany (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.30. Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Albany, while also 59% cheaper than other types, on average.

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